Siberian Bugloss

About this plant

Commanding attention with its truly colossal, silvery-green leaves edged in a darker green, Brunnera 'Alexander's Great' is a magnificent perennial that elevates the aesthetic of any shaded landscape. This award-winning cultivar is renowned for its exceptional foliage, which forms striking mounds of texture and light, offering a sophisticated alternative to traditional hostas. In spring, a graceful display of tiny, sky-blue, forget-me-not-like flowers emerges on slender stalks, creating a charming contrast against the bold foliage. These delicate blooms provide an early season splash of color and are a welcome sight as the garden awakens. 'Alexander's Great' is a robust and reliable performer, offering season-long beauty with minimal fuss. It's an ideal choice for mass plantings, woodland gardens, borders, or as a striking accent plant in containers, creating a cool, luminous effect in dappled shade.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in consistently moist, organically rich soil. Provide a regular layer of mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance. Generally pest and disease resistant. Divide clumps every 3-5 years in spring to maintain vigor.